This work has two names in the title but appears to be only one figure. Can you find elements on this fragment that would suggest there were once two figures?

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This work has two names in the title but appears to be only one figure. Can you find elements on this fragment that would suggest there were once two figures?

Fragment of Shiva and Parvati

South & Southeast Asia: Frank & Rosemary Ball Gallery»

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Carolyn Shobe:

The headress appears to contain a separate face from the rest of the statue.